Obituary-Jacob Woodworth
Jacob Dale Woodworth, 36, of Houston, Texas passed away at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center with his parents and sisters by his side on September 26th, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Panthers Athletic Hosting Site Proposal Stalls Out in Committee
A proposal to keep the current EP Panthers’ athletic hosting sites the same for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond was the main topic for the Board of Control on Monday, October 6th, but the idea was deemed “dead in the water” by the time the meeting ended.
New Dungeons & Dragons Game Club at Prophetstown Library
The Henry C. Adams Memorial Library will be hosting a role-playing game club – Dungeons & Dragons – from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. every Monday starting October 13th.
Rock Falls Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade on October 18
Rock Falls Tourism is thrilled to announce that, due to popular demand, the 2nd Annual Spooktacular Halloween
Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade will take place on Saturday, October 18th at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Rock Falls!
Volley For The Cure Win For Panthers
The Panther volleyball team kept their perfect conference record intact on Tuesday as they defeated Hall in straight sets.
Illinois Extension: Pumped for Pumpkins
October is National Pumpkin Month and a great time to celebrate this versatile fruit that grows close to home.
Rep. Fritts to Host Utility Bill Clinic
State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) is teaming up with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to host a Utility Bill Clinic on Wednesday, October 15th, from 12-2 p.m.
Sauk SBDC Spotlight on Success: The Railside Bar & Grill
Amber and Nathan Kuster recognized that The Railside in Nelson held significant potential for growth and revitalization. They envisioned an opportunity to build upon the existing customer base and elevate the overall value of the establishment.
Governor Pritzker Announces $4.4 Million Available for Tourism Grant Programs
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $4.4 million is available in tourism funding through three grant programs: the Tourism Attraction Grant Program ($1.8 million), the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000) and the Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program ($2 million).
The Week Ahead: October 9-15, 2025
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week: